Program Requirements

Students must maintain a 2.5 overall, 2.75 major, 2.75 EDI* G.P.A.
Students who receive a grade of C minus (C-) or below in any MUS course must repeat the course and pass with a grade of C or better.
At the end of the sophomore year, all music majors must successfully complete the Junior Competency Exam in Music Theory and Music History.
Students are required to complete the Sophomore Review, a demonstration of musicianship and teaching skills, which serves as the final examination in MUS 18A (Musicianship for Music Teachers).
Students are required to complete the Student Teaching Eligibility Portfolio Review and Interview process during the semester prior to student teaching and the Exit Portfolio during the student teaching semester.
All music majors must participate every semester in at least one major performing ensemble: Chorus, Orchestra or Symphonic Band.
All music majors must attend our Department’s by-weekly Convocations.
Students are required to participate in the Rompertunessm Early Childhood Music Teaching and Learning Partnership Program; an off-campus, guided teaching experience aligned with MUS17A, “Elementary General Music Methods.”
At the end of each semester of applied study you will perform a jury on your instrument/voice for a panel of professors from the area in which you are studying.
For students in the B.M. in Music Education, a full senior recital must be performed. Complete recital guidelines will be supplied.

*EDI are School of Education courses.

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